Sr. Staff Systems Engineer, Perception-Planner Risk
Waymo · Mountain View, CA, US · Mountain View (US-MTV-EMF680)
Roboticsonsitestaff$272k–$336k
At a glance
Highlights
- Define quantitative safety risk methods for sensing and perception systems.
- Assess behavioral safety risk for crowds, floods, and degraded sensing.
- Prototype workflows linking perception evaluation to end-to-end risk.
What they offer
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program
Ideal candidate
A quantitative systems thinker with deep safety-critical experience who thrives leading complex, cross-functional efforts and translating rigorous analysis into trusted autonomous driving decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or higher in computer science, math, physics, engineering or related field
- 10+ years engineering experience delivering high-stakes technical roadmaps
- Experience using AI productivity tools for analysis and workflow development
- Proficiency in vehicular robotics development or evaluation
- Software development in Python or C++
- Statistical or predictive modeling and experimental design
- Deep knowledge in at least two: ML perception, risk estimation with simulators, systems engineering V&V
- Track record leading complex safety-critical projects with cross-functional accountability
- Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to manage by influence
Lab profile
About Waymo
Autonomous driving technology company building the Waymo Driver for fully autonomous ride-hailing.
What they build
- Waymo Driver
- Fully autonomous ride-hail service
Known for
- Large-scale driving simulation
- Simulation realism
- Quantitative evaluations
- Onboard autonomy models
Key facts
- Founded in 2009
- Started as the Google Self-Driving Car Project
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